Kerala Blasters Head coach Rene Meulensteen resigns

Rene Meulensteen, Kerala Blasters Head Coach has decided to resign after the Blasters suffered a 3-1 loss against Bengaluru FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

The Kerala Blasters team were not able give a splendid performance in the Indian Super League this season. They have managed to win only one of their first seven matches. Blasters is presently placed in the 8th position with 7 points.

53-year-old Meulensteen had taken over as the coach of Kerala Blasters last July.

“I would like to thank the management staff, players and amazing fans for the experience and wish them well for the future,” said Meulensteen in a statement.

Kerala Blasters officials said, a decision on the new coach would be announced soon. Kerala Blasters assistant coach Thangboi Singto has been handed temporary charge of the club ahead of Kerala Blasters home match against Pune FC on January 4.